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2012 Map of Mike

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mike
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The winding course of Mussel Fork defines the rural landscape of Chariton County in this 2012 Missouri survey. The map records a transition from traditional farming hamlets to contemporary residential developments, most notably at the expansive Lake Nehai Tonayea and the nearby Pleasure Hills Estates Lake. These newer lakeside clusters contrast with older centers like Mike, Guthridge, and the small settlement of Trade.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions. Researchers can identify several burying grounds, including Lock Cemetery in the north and Brooks Cemetery further south. The map also documents the Chraneville Post Office and the Moser Lake Dam, while tracing the drainage network of Clarks Creek and Long Branch as they feed into the primary river valley.